After heading out, Chloe made her way to the beach. By this time, everyone was starving, practically feeling their stomachs stuck to their backs. Pax had rigged up a makeshift stove from sticks on the sand. Beneath it, a fire crackled with a pot perched on top. The pot was filled with various shrimp and crabs Chloe had just caught, plump and ready to be devoured.
Barrett and Juztin lent a hand. They opened a few coconuts Pax had picked. Faith grabbed a large banana leaf, crossed her legs, and sat on it, eyes glued to the pot. Every few seconds, she’d ask, “Is it ready yet?”
Soon, everyone was gathered, and the food was cooked. They all sat around the fire. Finally, they had their first meal of the day. It was already three in the afternoon.
Faith took a bite of the shrimp, nearly in tears. “This is amazing.” She praised, “Juztin, you’ve truly saved us all.”
Juztin added, “All these shrimps and crabs were caught by Chloe alone. Connor and I didn’t help much.”
Faith looked at Chloe, jokingly saying, “Chloe, my heart goes to you tonight.”
Chloe smiled, her mood lifted. She had thought Faith was cold and distant but found her to be down-to-earth, straightforward, and quite the foodie.
Diana also chimed in, “Chloe, you’re really amazing.”
Barrett took a coconut bowl over to Diana. “Here, let me peel the shrimp for you, so you don’t get your hands dirty.”
Diana’s cheeks flushed. She shyly declined, “No, thank you, Mr. Barrett, I can do it myself.”
This scene caught everyone’s attention. Juztin and Faith exchanged knowing looks. Chloe was also surprised. From the start, Chloe sensed Barrett had a thing for Diana, but she didn’t expect him to be so bold. It was clear to everyone that Connor and Diana were an item, yet Barrett dared to make a move.
Connor sat across from Diana. As he watched this, his brows furrowed.
Barrett, a newcomer who had risen to fame in the past two years, was backed by Eldridge Entertainment.
“Come here, Diana,” Connor said, neutrally. Diana quickly got up and sat next to Connor, looking obedient and docile.
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